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B3031HX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,196 mi
Last recorded161,196 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3031HX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 161,196 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 161,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 142,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 133,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,882 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,156 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 114,660 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 114,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 109,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 103,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,618 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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B3031HX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3031HX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3031HX registered?

B3031HX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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